Articles to LIFT Your Family

6 Key Steps For Conscious Co-Parenting: Part Two

by Alexis Neely 24 Aug 2018

Last week, we shared the first part of this series, discussing some of the key steps for conscious co-parenting. In part two, we continue with the final steps. Today, many married couples who decide to end their marriages choose conscious divorce. However, once the divorce is finalized, you must continue using the same positive approach […]

6 Key Steps For Conscious Co-Parenting: Part One

by Alexis Neely 17 Aug 2018

Committing to a conscious divorce means protecting your children from end-of-marriage related trauma. When the marriage ends in a cooperative manner, divorce can be transformed from a contentious event into one that can inspire healthy growth. In fact, engaging in divorce with a positive focus can better prepare both you and your kids for your […]

3 Key Benefits of Conscious Uncoupling

by Alexis Neely 23 Mar 2018

The concept of conscious uncoupling, or conscious divorce, has been around for decades in the psychotherapy community. However, the actual term “conscious uncoupling” was thrust into the mainstream lexicon in 2014, when Gwyneth Paltrow used it to publicly announce that she and husband Chris Martin were separating. Since then, the term has been used extensively […]

The Real Planned Parenthood: Platonic Parenting

by Alexis Neely 5 Jan 2018

Divorce can be one of the most unpleasant—and often traumatic—experiences of your life, especially if you have children. It can be even more distressing for the kids themselves. In many cases, a divorce can severely affect a child’s emotional well-being, and in extreme cases, even tear apart a parent’s personal relationship with their offspring. In […]

Divorcing? Here’s What You Should Know About How it May Affect Your Trust

by Alexis Neely 21 Jul 2017

Trusts vary in their structure, funding, and terms, so it’s hard to know how divorce will impact your trust without review. It’s safe to say, without question, your trust (and really your entire estate plan) should be reviewed during your divorce to prevent unforeseen negative outcomes. The impact of a divorce on your trust can […]

Divorce can wreak havoc on your finances. But what many divorced couples don’t realize is that they can expect to face recurring financial challenges during tax season for years after the divorce is finalized. While divorce is often adversarial, leaving both spouses with animosity in its wake, tax season is an opportune time to put […]

Estate Planning and Divorce: Incapacity, Death and Alimony Considerations

by Alexis Neely 3 Mar 2017

If you are considering a divorce, it’s critical to understand the impact of your divorce on what would happen in the event of your incapacity or death, either during the divorce or after. Unfortunately, most divorce lawyers do not give any thought to incapacity or death, simply because they do not have training on these […]

Legal Rights of Grandparents: In Honor of National Grandparents Day

by Alexis Neely 9 Sep 2016

When all is ideal in a family, the bond between grandparent and child is a special one. Maybe you’ve even heard that grandparenting is the grand reward for parenting. But what happens when the grandparent becomes the parent? Or when parents’ divorce or one parent dies and a grandparents’ visitation rights are taken away? This […]

Financial Myths About Getting a Divorce

by Alexis Neely 1 Apr 2016

If your marriage is on the rocks, one of your many worries is probably the impact divorce will have on your financial life. We can support you with a thorough analysis of your assets and understanding of the financial impact of a divorce, but first read these three widespread myths of the financial impact of […]

How to Tell If It’s Time to Change Your Will

by Alexis Neely 24 Apr 2015

Current research shows that only about half of Americans have a will, and probably less than that have changed their wills when certain life circumstances dictate that a change is in order. There are several common occurrences that can trigger a change to your will: Marriage. A will dictates how you want your assets distributed […]

The Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements

by Alexis Neely 20 Mar 2015

Americans today are getting married later in life. Currently, the average age of a first marriage is 27 for women and 29 for men — an increase of four years for women and three years for men in just the last 25 years. So it may not be so surprising that more well-established brides and […]